NOTE
Before you start, untwist yarn hank and lay out in a circle. Snip off string holding hank together. Wrap yarn loosely into a ball. Tie a knot at each end of the yarn. Your hand will become the crochet hook in this pattern. (no hook needed)

COWLRow 1: Using your hands, loosely chain 4 stitches, turn.Row 2: Continuing using your hands, sc in second chain from hook, sc in each of the next 2 chains. Ch 1 and turn.Row 3: *Sc across 3 stiches. Ch 1 and turn. Repeat from * until desired length is reached leaving at least an 8” tail.
Fasten off.

Finishing
With the remaining tail, sew the short ends of the cowl together. Weave in or sew down the tails. Gently stretch cowl to loosen stitches.ABBREVIATIONS
sc = single crochet; ch = chain